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Mid City South, Baton Rouge, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mid City South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City South area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Drakes Landing priced from $257. Oakland Apartments & Cottages has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Mid City South apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drakes Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$257
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$630
The Villas1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Dali Place2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City South, LA

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mid City South area is the $1.06 price per square foot Hawthorne Model at Maison Bocage Apartments in the in the Jefferson Place neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Mid City South apartment is the 2 bedroom TH Model at The Villas starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maison Bocage ApartmentsHawthorne2BR,2BA$1.06
The Villas2 bedroom TH2BR,1BA$1.00
Savoy Plaza2X2 F S2BR,2BA$0.75
Drakes Landing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Ole Towne1-1DN1BR,1BA$1.06
Provincial North ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.00
Dali Place3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$1.06
Oakland Apartments & CottagesCottage1BR,1BA$0.93
Progress ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Greenview East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mid City South

What type of rentals are currently available in Mid City South?

There are currently 144 Apartments for Rent in Mid City South, LA with pricing that ranges from $300 to $2,903. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid City South ranging from $750 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mid City South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mid City South ranges from $750 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,658.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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The Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Written by: Melissa Maxwell

Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and the second most populous city right after New Orleans. Like New Orleans, Baton Rouge is culturally rich and located right on the banks of the Mississippi River.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!